Electronics aboard Tom Cunliffe's yacht on passage

Tom Cunliffe discusses the new marine electronics installed on his yacht Constance.
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[@neilsutherland3301]

I absolutely love Tom for his enthusiasm, down to earth demeanour and worldly knowledge, I could listen to this guy for hours, so relaxing

[@maxflight777]

We need a “Tom” in other worlds .. other “spheres” like Aviation, Golf and Motorsport . Sadly far too many of the experts in those fields are tinged with arrogance and “one-upmanship”.... it’s a pity !

[@humanbeing2009]

Excellent intro about your new Nav system. B&G is definitely the way to go. Envious and happy for you. Thanks Tom!

[@MrBeracah]

Hi tom really enjoy your educational videos. Would love to see ros now and again as she is very good with the camera. Have only dreamed of sailing, but who knows. You two make a great team. Thks

[@SailingTaranto]

Who says you can't teach old dogs new tricks! Lovely.

[@contessa3292]

Great video Tom, agree with you completely about your modern electronics - and a nice Admiralty chart - of course! Nice set up. Good camera work. And great to hear your views on things - keep up the excellent work. Many thanks. William.

[@mosca3289]

I’m not even a sailor (yet) and find this so interesting. Charming delivery too 👍🏻

[@dkbauman6982]

Thank you sir. You are inspiring.

[@rickloberger7739]

Keep these vids coming! You are an inspiration!

[@davidwhite6440]

Thanks Tom, a brilliant perspective on the usefulness of modern electronics and the value of a paper chart :) I've got a similar B&G setup and like you I'm amazed at what it can do, especially the amount of information at ones fingertips that would normally require reaching for the almanac such as tidal data and streams, sunrise / set times, port information etc. Seeing the current (predicted) tidal height and stream speed / direction overlayed on the chart is superb.

[@carbarrer6]

Hi Tom,

[@CedricBouwerLearnEternal]

Great when the old dogs, ok, old Sea Dogs then, can learn "appropriate" new technologies, to enhance, not to depend on. Thank you for the update.

[@LivingWithTheTide]

Great video, love watching your stuff.

[@markmuller8829]

Great video and I agree whole heartedly with everything you said. Unfortunately, most sailors these days are solely relying on the electronics, have no paper charts (shockingly even on ocean crossings 😪) and are staring at the screens much more than the horizon. Like you, I love the technology but never lose sight of the fact that one lightning strike or software glitch can render it useless....... seamanship means covering all bases, being prepared, having a plan A, B & C and maintaining your skills!

[@Curiosity-NZ]

Tom, Although I run regular LED's in my navigation lights, I also have strobe lights in them to enhance their visibility. This system has saved me on several solo passages. My masthead anchor light is also equip with a strobe for the same reason. I am an old school navigator like yourself. Although with the refit, I am installing some electronic systems to make life a little easier now that I am getting on in years and the health is not the best. But I will continue to solo passage as long as the health allows.

[@normanboyes4983]

Tom that’s a really neat set up you have at the binnacle and it is a thing of wonder the modern plotter.👍😀

[@roundandsquareboats1608]

Great video Tom. I've recently been sailing on Amokura, a 1939 Fred Shepard yawl which has just had a very similar set up fitted. I agree it's absolutely amazing. One tiny tip... the little plastic clip that holds the remote to the rather smart snap hook is a little fragile. We very nearly lost ours over the side. You may want to upgrade to a slightly stouter bit of string...

[@westcountry_sailing]

I love the portrait of Nelson over your shoulder at the chart table! There's got to be a story there somewhere.

[@ABeriault]

Well done!

[@MonkPetite]

Well done sir, do I see a twinkle in your eye?